HONOREE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

honoree

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Recent Examples of honoree Entertainment icon Liza Minnelli, also a past honoree, will serve as honorary chair. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026 Grassroots Crisis Intervention Executive Director Mariana Izraelson is another honoree. — Nicky Zizaza, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 Advertisement Their collection contains nearly a hundred pieces by around 40 artists from the Black diaspora, including fellow honoree Sherald. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 Oct. 2026 During the reception, honoree and conceptual artist Thomas reflected on the journey to receiving such a distinction and the many people who have guided him. — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 The Washington alumnus was a two-time second-team All-Defensive honoree with the Philadelphia 76ers. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 Tana contacted Scott’s longtime rep, Lindy King of United Agents (her Oscar-winning clients include Olivia Colman and most recent honoree, Jessie Buckley). — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 In Brittle Magic, Newbery honoree Kate O’Shaughnessy introduces us to a young girl in a similar predicament. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026 Additional guests expected at the event include presenter and onetime honoree Dina LaPolt, Friendly House board president and presenter Zan Eisley, Friendly House executive director Christina Simos and more than 450 others. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

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Noun

In most instances, the evening culminates with a performance by the awardee.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026
Previous Fashion Icon awardee Tracee Ellis Ross joined the event as a sponsor through her brand Pattern Beauty.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of awardee

Noun

The Walk of Fame features bronze stars embedded into the sidewalk along Smallman Street with plaques that detail the accomplishments of each inductee.

— Mike Darnay, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductee returns with Pick You Up (via Old Green Barn Productions LLC), a seven-track collection produced by Crow and guitarist Jeff Trott and recorded at her Old Green Barn home studio.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026

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